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Originally Posted by Russ B
I guess some people will read whatever they want in to things - I've said it would be a nice gesture of respect, I didn't say I wanted it played as I actually agree with the notion that it's not England vs Wales. The point I've tried to make is they'll be playing the same anthem as they do for when England play.
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Of course the fact that royals are in the stadium could have something to do with the anthem being played of course, the fact it is played before England games carries little weight, it's not the English national anthem.
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Yes, they welcome anyone to apply for a place who can pay the fees and have proven suitability.
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They have always struck me as a rather cold and unwelcoming organisation, more of an Authority than an Association.
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I know! So that means the majority of English team wouldn't be missed either then!
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Yep they to wouldn't be missed either, however for the good of the English game I am glad they are there, not quite so sure how good it is for the English game that those three Welsh teams are there though, still if you want to point to one cup final and one season in the top flight in a combined 120 year period, then fair play.
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Double standards well in effect then - when I've been less than enthusiastic with England's performances in the past you've ask me can't I just be happy that a fellow British nation is winning. Just thought I'd see if that applies to you too. Clearly not, my apologies for mentioning it.
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Not really, unless your understanding of double standards means irrelevant
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So because I don't fawn over England, I point out their weaknesses and also the pro-England bias in the media, I'm anti-England?? I'm impressed at your level of patriotism but really, there's a line to be crossed.
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You are anti- England and I am not the only member that has noticed it, that is for sure.